Top Dover Full-day Tours

‌Discover a real taste of this corner of England, with Cliffs and Country Tours. Our professional guide will meet you from the ship with a warm welcome, and be ready to share with you a wealth of hidden gems, anecdotes and spectacular views. You will see the famous White Cliffs of Dover, typical picturesque villages, medieval Cinque Port of Sandwich and Canterbury, the historic heart of Kent. Our tour will ensure that you make the most of your time in Port, and that you experience the very best of all that is on offer with a circular tour in the comfort of our executive, luxury minibus. As well as photo opportunities, this tour offers you the chance to enjoy a guided walk in the Medieval town of Sandwich, a guided tour in Canterbury and time to sample local food in one of Canterbury's bars, cafes and restaurants. You will visit ‘The Scramble’ Experience at the Battle of Britain Memorial, which brings home what life would have been like for those airmen back in the summer of 1940.

This exclusive private tour, which is lead by a local guide with a PhD from Cambridge, will enable you to enjoy Kent's top three locations in just one day. The relaxed small group setting enables high levels of inter-action with your guide, as well as the flexibility to spend more time in locations which are most meaningful to you. Avoid the crowds of large tourist parties; get off the beaten track for an authentic taste of Kent; and have a fun and inspirational experience! Only 5 star reviews: "As a constant traveller who regularly books tours, I can easily say that this was the best tour I've ever taken! I highly recommend Anthony...[He] made me fall in love with Kent" (Jennifer W, USA); "It was like spending a day with a good friend and we enjoyed every bit of it! I HIGHLY recommend Anthony and this tour!" (Jennifer L, USA); "Perfection! Absolutely my favorite tour in England!" (Janine, USA); "Anthony is by far the best guide I've ever had!" (Nathan, Australia).

Would you like a small high quality, private tour of Britain's three most iconic and inspirational sites in the South East with an expert local guide? Dr Anthony Medhurst will escort up to 7 people in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle to the evocative White Cliffs of Dover; the historic city of Canterbury and its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cathedral; and WW2 Battle of Britain sites which tell the compelling story of how the country was saved from Nazi invasion by the Spitfire and Hurricane pilots of the RAF. Here you will obtain unsurpassed views of locations over which the Battle was fought; re-live the sights and sounds of an original fighter station and an original, unchanged, pub once frequented by aircrew in 1940. Here you can enjoy a drink and re-live the precious few hours of respite for those who survived the day's fighting. Finally you will gain an expert insight into the perilous position faced by Britain and its pilots as the country stood alone in the summer of 1940.

Travel back in time and make the most of limited time in England on a private shore excursion that covers two top historical attractions: Dover Castle and Leeds Castle. Sit back, relax, and let your guide take care of navigating and planning as you’re transported between sights in air-conditioned comfort. Plus, you’ll be able to explore each castle at your own pace on this private tour.

Check out the southeastern cities of Canterbury and Rochester on this day-long tour, either before or after your cruise ship docks at Dover. Planned with cruise passengers in mind, this private excursion combines a port pick-up and/or drop-off service with visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Canterbury Cathedral as well as Rochester, a city with Roman roots.

Make the most of your time on land when your cruise ship docks in Dover with a private shore excursion to London. Travel comfortably with a chauffeur-driven car from Dover to London and customize your sightseeing itinerary to your interests. See London’s top attractions with a flexible schedule tailored just for your group.

The two great historic sites of this corner of Kent, both guided by Paul, a Blue and Green Badge guide, and planned around your ship's call at Dover. Paul meets you at the cruise terminal and drives you through the Kent countryside to Canterbury for a two-hour guided tour of the city and its cathedral, then free time for lunch. In the afternoon, Dover Castle: a guided tour with a bird's-eye view of the White Cliffs and, on a clear day, the French coast, and time to visit the wartime tunnels on your own. Entry to both is included. April to October only; in the earlier-closing months the day may run in reverse to fit the castle's hours. You are back at the terminal in good time to reboard. This is a shared day: other travelers may join you, up to 3 in all, in Paul's own car. The day runs from 2 guests: if you are the only guest booked, Paul may cancel and refund you in full, and he tells you 7 days before your call, or within 24 hours if you book later than that.

Private tours beneift from a more individual approach to touring. Access to your tour guide for the entire day. A flexible schedule that can be change on the day should you wish. A hands on and personal approach to touring. The complete day taken care of, picked up and dropped off at your hotel. Learn and enjoy the history of these two fascinating destinations.

Discover our beautiful scenery and fabulous historic 'White Cliffs Countryside' on this Private Tour - ideal for a Shore Excursion from Dover Cruise Terminal or Dover Priory Station. Don't forget to bring your camera for taking photos of our beautiful 'Garden of England'. Meet your local Blue Badge Guide before driving up to the famous 'White Cliffs of Dover' for a short walk. Drive a short distance through the old fishing villages of St Margaret's Bay and Kingsdown, once the home of Ian Fleming and Noel Coward! Continue to Sandwich once a medieval port of great importance and where Queen Elizabeth surveyed her fleet and ignored the wishes of the locals! Another short scenic drive takes us to the city of Canterbury, where we can have time for lunch as well as an opportunity for a short walk and a photo of Canterbury Cathedral - where Thomas Becket was famously murdered! We return to Dover in time for you to leave on your cruise ship/train.

A first day in Kent with a Blue Badge guide, planned around your ship's call at Dover. Paul meets you at the cruise terminal and drives you through the Kent countryside to Canterbury, where he guides you on foot through the medieval centre for 90 minutes. You then have 90 minutes free for lunch, shopping or your own visit to the cathedral. In the afternoon, a 45-minute walk through the medieval Cinque Port town of Sandwich, then the White Cliffs up close at St Margaret's Bay, with a photo stop at Dover Castle on the way back if time allows. You are back at the terminal in good time to reboard. This is a shared day: other travelers may join you, up to 3 in all, in Paul's own car. The day runs from 2 guests: if you are the only guest booked, Paul may cancel and refund you in full, and he tells you 7 days before your call, or within 24 hours if you book later than that. The best first taste of Kent, with time to wander.